Brooklyn, NY - Health inspectors documented violations at RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN during a routine inspection conducted on 12/26/2024.
Situated at 7023 20 AVENUE, the establishment is part of Sunset Park's active food service sector. The Sunset Park area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation related to thermal management. Inspectors documented: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.
The second violation related to temperature control. Inspectors documented: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.
The third violation involved facility maintenance. Inspectors documented: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.. Plumbing issues can cause sewage backup and serious contamination.
The fourth violation concerned building conditions. Inspectors documented: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.. Plumbing issues can cause sewage backup and serious contamination.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 12/26/2024 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
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The establishment was cited for health code violations during the inspection. See the full article for detailed violation information.
Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness. Plumbing issues can cause sewage backup and serious contamination. Plumbing issues can cause sewage backup and serious contamination.
This inspection data is sourced directly from New York State Department of Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: NYC Food Code (Article 81), FDA Food Code 2022
⚠️ Important Note: Restaurant conditions can change rapidly. This inspection represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking recent reviews or contacting the establishment directly.
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